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Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)	Apr. 19, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Plaintiff violation damages	$ 2,500
Purchase obligation		$ 30,000,000

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- Definition

Loss Contingency, Plaintiff Violation Damages

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No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	twou_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration

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No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

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- Definition

Minimum amount of purchase arrangement in which the entity has agreed to expend funds to procure goods or services from a supplier.

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No definition available.

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Namespace Prefix:	us-gaap_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant