| Document and Entity Information | May 05, 2020 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 5, 2020 |
| Entity Registrant Name | Adtalem Global Education Inc. |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity File Number | 001-13988 |
| 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 | 866 |
| Local Phone Number | 374-2678 |
| Entity Information, Former Legal or Registered Name | N/A |
| 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 |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $0.01 Par Value |
| Trading Symbol | ATGE |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
