A university spokesperson confirmed that the pair are currently in quarantine after testing positive for the virus.
“The individuals are now isolating in line with government guidance and their close contacts have been notified and are also isolating,” they continued.
“The university is working closely with the public health authorities and following their advice.”
Meanwhile, the first case of the mutant strain has been confirmed in Wales in the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board area.
The Welsh government said the case is linked to international travel.
Officials say they are “prepared to respond rapidly to emerging variants of concern and intensive investigations and robust public health action are being taken to slow any spread”.
The public has been urged to follow steps “which keep us safe”, with the government calling for people to take up the offer of a vaccine.
At the University of Oxford, several changes have already been made to its health guidance in response to the Omicron variant based on advice from its clinical academics.
“There are no further changes to the University’s health guidance at this stage, or any additional actions that students or staff need to take,” the spokesperson said.
“We are continuing to encourage the whole community to follow all university and government health advice to reduce the risks of Covid-19.”
Covid infections continue to rise in London which has the highest number of Omicron cases in the country.
So far 15 people have been infected while the Delta variant remains the UK’s dominant mutation.
