Nicolaus ’ education started in his hometown but later continued in nearby Chełmno, where he learned Latin and studied the works of ancient writers. At 18, he moved to Kraków, then the capital of Poland.
Mikołaj Koperniku haridustee sai alguse kodulinnast ja jätkus hiljem lähedalasuvas Chełmnos, kus ta õppis ladina keelt ja uuris antiikautorite töid. 18 aasta vanuselt siirdus ta Poola tollasesse pealinna Krakówisse.