Intangible Assets (Parenthetical) (Detail)	6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Clinical Agreements [Member]
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average amortization period (in years)	15 years
DeVry Brasil | Student Relationships
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average amortization period (in years)	5 years
DeVry Brasil | Trade Names
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average amortization period (in years)	8 years 6 months
Faculdade Boa Viagem | Student Relationships
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average amortization period (in years)	6 years
American University Of Caribbean | Student Relationships
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average amortization period (in years)	4 years
Becker Physician Reviews | Non-compete Agreements
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average amortization period (in years)	5 years
Favip | Student Relationships
Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, weighted average amortization period (in years)	5 years