The general objective of SMARTEX is to support the modernisation and internationalisation of Higher Education Institutes in Malaysia, Indonesia and Pakistan, in the context of the priorities identified in the New EU Consensus in Development and the EU Higher Education in the World. SMARTEX will also contribute to the cooperation between EU and Asian countries through joint initiatives and sharing of good practices. The aim of the project is to improve the level of competencies and skills in Asian HEIs by reforming bachelor degree programmes, which will bring national education systems up to the EU standards level and enhance competitiveness of graduates in the labour market. The specific objectives of the project are:1. To analyse the competences necessary for graduates of textile engineering and related faculties bachelor studies in Asian universities as far as technical and smart textiles are concerned.2. To update the curriculums of Asian Universities, by developing new or updating existing courses in textile engineering and related faculties bachelor studies. 3. To integrate innovative teaching/learning methods into the reformed curriculum of Asian Universities.4. To develop learning material for the new and updated courses and their correspondence to ECTS.5. To promote the internationalisation of Asian HEIs by implementing international exchanges of staff and students. 6. To build capacity of academic and administrative staff of Asian HEIs by training them in European HEIs7. To enhance the competitiveness of Asian HEI graduates in the labour market with the organisation of national and international internships in companies.