| Document and Entity Information | May 02, 2024 |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | May 02, 2024 |
| Entity File Number | 001-13988 |
| Entity Registrant Name | ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION INC. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-3150143 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 500 West Monroe |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Chicago |
| Entity Address, State or Province | IL |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 60661 |
| City Area Code | 3 |
| Local Phone Number | 651-1 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000730464 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| New York Stock Exchange | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | ATGE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Chicago Stock Exchange | |
| Document Information [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | ATGE |
| Security Exchange Name | CHX |
