Document and Entity Information	Oct. 29, 2019
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	8-K
Document Period End Date	Oct. 29, 2019
Entity File Number	1-13988
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 STREET
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
Written Communications	false
Soliciting Material	false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer	false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer	false
Title of 12(b) Security	Common Stock $0.01 Par Value
Trading Symbol	ATGE
Security Exchange Name	NYSE
Entity Emerging Growth Company	false
Entity Central Index Key	0000730464
Amendment Flag	false