It was established in 1931 as Teikyo Commercial High School (帝京商業高等学校).

It is part of Teikyo Group, a multinational educational foundation that also operates language and cultural exchange facilities at pre-university levels in various countries.

The university consists of eight undergraduate facilities, one junior college, and six graduate schools.

In 1970, Teikyo University established its renowned rugby club.

However, since 2008, the rugby college has produced strong outcomes in domestic universities and beyond Keio Gijyuku, Waseda, Meiji and Doshisha.