Indirect but Possible. The UK does not offer a direct path from student to permanent resident (known as Indefinite Leave to Remain – ILR). The entire process is centered on transitioning from a student to a sponsored skilled worker, and then completing a long-term residence period.
The single most critical factor is finding an employer willing to sponsor a Skilled Worker visa. Networking and targeting companies on the official sponsor list during the Graduate Route period is essential. The visa does not lead to PR on its own.