Public Health England confirmed the case to the university yesterday and the Vice-Chancellor informed staff, the Mail Online reports.
In the email Professor Louise Richardson said she was "glad to report" the student self-isolated as soon as they developed symptoms and did not attend university or events after they fell ill.
The university says on its website the risk to other staff and students is "very low and that university and college activities can continue as normal".
There are currently 184 confirmed cases in England, 16 in Scotland, seven in Northern Ireland and two in Wales.
The university added: "It has been established that the affected student did not attend any university or college events after they felt ill, when they subsequently self-isolated.
"As a result, PHE has advised that the risk to other students and staff is very low and that university and college activities can continue as normal.
"They have also advised that the university and colleges do not need to take any additional public health actions in the light of this specific case.
"We have worked with PHE to make sure that anyone who was in contact with the student after they fell ill have been notified and that they are able to access support and information as needed. PHE do not consider individuals infectious until they develop symptoms."
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