Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019	Dec. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
Condensed Financial Information Of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]
Net income	$ 23,149	$ 5,420	$ 42,988	$ 19,672
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments	443	17,624	761	(21,870)
Unrealized gain (loss) on marketable securities	2	(3)	1	42
Unrealized gain on interest rate swap	456		582	0
Comprehensive income (loss)	24,050	23,041	44,332	(2,156)
Comprehensive loss attributable to redeemable noncontrolling interest	166	131	257	315
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Adtalem Global Education	$ 24,216	$ 23,172	$ 44,589	$ (1,841)