Colleges:
* Colegio Mayor de San Bartolomé
* Colegio Mayor de Nuestra Señora del Carmen
* Colegio Mayor de San Ignacio de Loyola
The universities and colleges in Santa Marta are well-known for their high quality of education, and many of them have earned a high ranking in the country. The Universidad de Magdalena and the Universidad del Norte are two of the most famous and highly ranked universities in the city. The Universidad de Magdalena is one of the top universities in Colombia and has been ranked in the top 10 universities in the country. The Universidad del Norte is also highly ranked, and is known for its excellent research and teaching.
In addition to the universities and colleges in Santa Marta, there are also a number of private schools and language schools in the