| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 40601 - Disclosure - Non-current Liabilities (Details) (http://www.2u.com/role/DisclosureNonCurrentLiabilitiesDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001459417 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Description of the Business | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2016-12-31 | 2015-12-31 | |
Description of the Business | ||
Non-current Liabilities | ||
Lease-related liabilities | ||
Other | ||
Total non-current liabilities | ||