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Receivables and Contract Liabilities - Change in Provision for Credit Losses for Other Receivables (Details) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2024 USD ($)
Other Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss [Roll Forward]
Balance as of December 31, 2023	$ 8,558
Current period provision	918
Balance as of June 30, 2024	$ 9,476

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Other Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss

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Namespace Prefix:	twou_
Data Type:	xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

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Other Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal)

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

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Other Receivables Allowance For Credit Loss

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Name:	twou_OtherReceivablesAllowanceForCreditLoss
Namespace Prefix:	twou_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant