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Acquisitions - Summary of assets acquired and the liabilities assumed in acquisition (Details)
AUD in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 1 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2017
AUD
Sep. 30, 2017
USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Goodwill     $ 2,028,286   $ 1,934,464
Net cash paid at acquisition     $ 835 $ 0  
Careers Australia          
Business Acquisition [Line Items]          
Property and equipment $ 9,581        
Goodwill 3,099        
Other intangible assets 3,293        
Total assets acquired 15,973        
Current portion of long-term debt 166        
Other current liabilities 5,960        
Long-term debt, less current portion 7,267        
Other long-term liabilities 1,745        
Total liabilities 15,138        
Net assets acquired attributable to Laureate Education, Inc. 835        
Debt assumed 7,433 AUD 9,850      
Net assets acquired attributable to Laureate Education, Inc. plus debt assumed 8,268        
Net assets acquired 835        
Net cash paid at acquisition $ 835 AUD 1,107