In this paper, the relationship between quality assurance in higher education and institutional research or IR is discussed mainly from the technological perspective. Among many roles in IR, education and learning are emphasized and precede the activation of other areas in Japan. To support quality data research and to enhance appropriate report to stakeholder, IR system can contribute in data gathering, analysis and dashboard design. It would be critical for higher education institutions to develop tools that can communicate essential information including KPI to targeted stakeholders in an easy-to-understand format. Professional development and creation of dummy data set will be needed to advocate the further growth of IR.
